Community reacts to the news of police finding a body in the canal in the hunt for Caspar Blackburn

The Sale community has reacted with shock at the news police searching Caspar Blackburn, have found a body in the canal near to Springfield Road.

Formal identification has not taken place but the police have informed Caspar’s family of the find.

Caspar has been missing since he disappeared outside The Slug and Lettuce at 2.15am on Sunday at Sale Waterside

Many members of the Sale community took to Facebook and Twitter to express their grief and to send their condolences to the Blackburn family. Sale Today’s Facebook page was overwhelmed with people posting messages.

Here are a selection of messages:-

John Herb KennerleySo,so sorry to hear the sad news. Sincere condolences to family and friends.

Louise HaslamHeartbreaking news 💔😢 He was Robson’s friend (from Tyntesfield). Upset me so much this has – I prayed he’d be found safe & well. My heart goes out to his parents, family & friends. Can’t begin to imagine what they’re going through – Just a baby 😢💔